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Waking up with back pain can be a frustrating way to start your day. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does my back hurt every morning?” — you’re not alone. At Premier Chiropractic and Wellness, we regularly help patients who struggle with stiffness, aches, and tension that seem to hit hardest right after getting out of bed.
Let’s break down why it happens — and how we can help.
Common Causes of Morning Back Pain
1. Poor Sleep Position
Sleeping on your stomach or in a twisted posture can strain your spine and muscles overnight. This often leads to soreness, especially in the lower back.
2. Worn-Out Mattress or Pillow
An unsupportive mattress or the wrong pillow can force your spine out of alignment while you sleep. Over time, this leads to joint stress and muscle fatigue that builds up overnight.
3. Lack of Spinal Movement
When you sleep, your spine isn’t moving — and fluid builds up in your spinal discs. That morning stiffness? It’s partly your body’s way of “rebooting” as everything rehydrates and decompresses.
4. Undiagnosed Spinal Misalignment
Sometimes the root cause is deeper. Subluxations (small spinal misalignments) can put pressure on nerves and soft tissues, which often feels worst after hours of lying still.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
At Premier Chiropractic and Wellness, we treat more than just pain — we treat the cause. Here’s how we can help relieve your morning back pain:
- ✅ Spinal Adjustments to realign your spine, relieve nerve pressure, and improve movement
- ✅ Posture and Sleep Position Coaching to support better spinal health overnight
- ✅ Lifestyle Tips & Stretches you can do at home to reduce tension before bed and after waking
- ✅ Mattress/Pillow Recommendations based on your body type and preferred sleep position
When to See a Chiropractor
If your back pain:
- Lasts more than a few days
- Comes with stiffness or tingling
- Feels worse in the morning but better throughout the day
- Keeps coming back
… it’s time to schedule a consultation. You don’t have to “just live with it.”
Start Your Mornings Pain-Free
Morning back pain may be common, but it isn’t normal — and it is treatable. Let the team at Premier Chiropractic and Wellness help you wake up feeling refreshed, aligned, and ready to take on your day.